Instructional coaching is a constructive form of professional development for K-12 schools, and the key to its success is embedding it into the culture of the school, according to Edutopia’s school leadership blog. Instructional coaching has the ability to enact change in a school or an entire district by creating a mindset on constant improvement.…
Personalized professional development is not just a buzzword. It’s a key principle of the Future Ready Schools framework. And for good reason… how can we ask teachers to utilize the best types of learning for their students without giving them similarly tailored experiences to their individual learning needs. We believe that use of video within…
It’s October, and that means it is time for us to suggest some recommended reads for teachers and instructional coaches that lead to less haunted and spooky times in the classroom. Here are a few articles for educators about professional development. It’s no trick! Research says a hybrid model of using district and school-based…
Amy Henderson, 11th grade English teacher at the Wonderful College Prep Academy in Delano, California, details how she records her lessons to find insightful ways to engage her students. “Video reflection is incredibly helpful for specific, targeted lessons, as well as for noticing patterns in instruction,” she says. Regardless of if you are a…
Regardless of if you are a new or experienced teacher, professional development should never stop. Here are a few recommendations for new teachers and articles about professional development. Hello, can you hear me? I’m in my classroom dreaming about who I want to be Teachers don’t need to be an official instructional coach in order…